Assistant Vice President, Private Corporate Credit

Location: Chicago, United States; hybrid work with four days in the office each week in most locations.

Total cash compensation: $105,050–$149,000 annually, inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive.

Company

hirify.global DBRS provides independent credit rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments.

What you will do

• Lead ongoing credit surveillance for a portfolio of small to medium-sized, highly leveraged companies across multiple industries.
• Perform fundamental credit analysis, including financial statement analysis, cash flow assessment, leverage evaluation, and identification of key credit risks.
• Prepare rating committee materials, develop credit recommendations, and lead discussions explaining analytical conclusions and credit views.
• Produce timely written credit reports and research covering credit fundamentals, key risks, and rating considerations.
• Monitor financial performance, industry developments, and market trends to identify emerging risks and changes in credit quality.
• Build relationships with lenders, investors, and bankers while improving analytical workflows, data management, and internal research capabilities.

Requirements

• Four to six years of relevant experience in corporate credit analysis, leveraged finance, corporate lending, or a related field, preferably involving high-yield or middle-market corporate issuers.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related discipline.
• Strong fundamental credit analysis skills, including financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, leverage assessment, and corporate credit risk evaluation.
• Solid understanding of corporate debt and capital markets, including high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and related financing structures.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting legal documentation associated with corporate debt and loan issuance.
• Strong analytical judgment and the ability to develop, articulate, and defend credit recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex credit analysis clearly and confidently to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated interest in private credit and private capital markets, with a desire to deepen expertise in this area.
• Proactive, collaborative approach, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• CFA designation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with regular in-person collaboration and tools for engaging with global colleagues.
• 401(k) match of up to 6% of salary and potential stock ownership.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with potential premium discounts and HSA contributions.
• Trust-based time off, paid sabbatical, family caregiving leave, parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Leadership coaching, formal mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and an annual flex stipend of $1,000 for education and well-being expenses.
• Life and disability insurance, charitable matching, paid volunteering days, and employee resource groups.